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Welcome to the Lightning Fleet 50 Group!

If you have any questions, please send a message to the Fleet Captain at lightningfleet50@gmail.com

Sail Fast!

Jeff Witten

Fleet 50 Captain

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Apr 27

Helly-Hansen Regatta

https://www.yachtscoring.com/current_event_entries/50501 If you search for "Lightning"

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Helly-Hansen Regatta

https://www.yachtscoring.com/current_event_entries/50501 If you search for "Lightning"

Apr 27

Apr 25

Dillard-Gilbert Potomac Cup May 30-31

We are going back to Leesyvlania State Park. Best facilities for sailboat racing in the area. This is

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Dillard-Gilbert Potomac Cup May 30-31

We are going back to Leesyvlania State Park. Best facilities for sailboat racing in the area. This is

Apr 25

Aaron P. Boesenecker

Apr 25

Fwd: Bottom and top covers

Hello Fleet 50 — see below for an offer for free (used but usable) top and bottom covers from Jason

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Fwd: Bottom and top covers

Hello Fleet 50 — see below for an offer for free (used but usable) top and bottom covers from Jason

Apr 25

Apr 23

Re: New Lightning Owner

Hey all, we have a new Lightning owner at the marina. Nick Kahl. He is new owner of "String

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Re: New Lightning Owner

Hey all, we have a new Lightning owner at the marina. Nick Kahl. He is new owner of "String

Apr 23

peders...@gmail.com, … Nabeel Alsalam4

Apr 23

Lightning Blast — Spring Series, Week 2

I plan to tune my new mast and sail. On Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM Aaron P. Boesenecker <aaronp.

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Lightning Blast — Spring Series, Week 2

I plan to tune my new mast and sail. On Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM Aaron P. Boesenecker <aaronp.

Apr 23

Dane Pedersen, … Aaron P. Boesenecker4

Apr 11

Lightning Fleet Note - Spring Series, Week 1

I hope to be out next week! I'll be at the marina on Sunday (12. April) to do a bit of work on

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Lightning Fleet Note - Spring Series, Week 1

I hope to be out next week! I'll be at the marina on Sunday (12. April) to do a bit of work on

Apr 11

bob.a...@gmail.com

Mar 25

Int. Lightning Class Assn. Hall of Fame Nominations

Your chance to nominate Lightning greats (current or past) to the new Lightning Class Hall of Fame.

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Int. Lightning Class Assn. Hall of Fame Nominations

Your chance to nominate Lightning greats (current or past) to the new Lightning Class Hall of Fame.

Mar 25

Frank Gallagher, … Sheila Callahan5

Mar 7

Lightning Fleet 50 annual meeting

Frank, I will be in NJ for a long-planned family gathering. Sorry to miss. Sheila Sheila Callahan

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Lightning Fleet 50 annual meeting

Frank, I will be in NJ for a long-planned family gathering. Sorry to miss. Sheila Sheila Callahan

Mar 7

Frank Gallagher

Mar 1

Fwd: [Lightning Fleets] Lightning Boat Census

See information below.. Login with your boat information Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-

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Fwd: [Lightning Fleets] Lightning Boat Census

See information below.. Login with your boat information Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-

Mar 1

Frank Gallagher

Mar 1

Find Lightnings

FYI…. Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-0144 Frankjg...@gmail.com

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Find Lightnings

FYI…. Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-0144 Frankjg...@gmail.com

Mar 1

Frank Gallagher, … Aaron P. Boesenecker5

Feb 20

Fleet 50 annual meeting

Hi Frank, Yes — receiving messages. Don't plan around me: I'm likely to be out of town on

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Fleet 50 annual meeting

Hi Frank, Yes — receiving messages. Don't plan around me: I'm likely to be out of town on

Feb 20

Frank Gallagher, … Christy Chen4

Jan 27

Frank: Hope you are recovering well! I have to work on Sunday, Feb 22nd (GW's bday!) and me and

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Frank: Hope you are recovering well! I have to work on Sunday, Feb 22nd (GW's bday!) and me and

Jan 27

Jan 25

Fw: Fuel The Flash 2030 Progress Update

View in your browser Fuel The Flash 2030 Progress Update Donate now What did we accomplish in 2025?

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Fw: Fuel The Flash 2030 Progress Update

View in your browser Fuel The Flash 2030 Progress Update Donate now What did we accomplish in 2025?

Jan 25

Frank Gallagher

12/8/25

Fwd: Admiral Byrd Cup

Fleet 50…. See FYI below…. Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-0144 Frankjg...@gmail.com

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Fwd: Admiral Byrd Cup

Fleet 50…. See FYI below…. Sent from my iPhone Frank Gallagher 703-599-0144 Frankjg...@gmail.com

12/8/25

11/8/25

Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement!

Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement https://www.lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=

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Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement!

Lightning Class Hall of Fame Announcement https://www.lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=

11/8/25

Bob Astrove, Lindsay Bach2

11/8/25

Searchable Index to 79 years, 9300 past articles, in Lightning Flashes

Bobby: This is great! Thanks for sharing. LB On Nov 7, 2025, at 6:27 AM, Bob Astrove <bob.astrove@

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Searchable Index to 79 years, 9300 past articles, in Lightning Flashes

Bobby: This is great! Thanks for sharing. LB On Nov 7, 2025, at 6:27 AM, Bob Astrove <bob.astrove@

11/8/25

10/25/25

Fleet and District Leaders - Recently posted message digest

Forwarded from Lightning class forum. Class needs your support and help. Sent from my iPad, Bob

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Fleet and District Leaders - Recently posted message digest

Forwarded from Lightning class forum. Class needs your support and help. Sent from my iPad, Bob

10/25/25

10/20/25

"Fuel the Flash" Lightning Class could use your help

https://lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=93488&item_id=2942596 Fuel The

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"Fuel the Flash" Lightning Class could use your help

https://lightningclass.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=93488&item_id=2942596 Fuel The

10/20/25

Aaron P. Boesenecker

10/19/25

Let's show up next weekend!

All — it was great to have 5 Lightnings (me, Piercarlo, Dane, Frank, John) show up today. Things

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Let's show up next weekend!

All — it was great to have 5 Lightnings (me, Piercarlo, Dane, Frank, John) show up today. Things

10/19/25

Lindsay Bach, Robert Astrove2

10/19/25

Patterns for trailer bunks?

Trailer Bunks for Nickels trailer. Note - hard to be exact. After drawing out points I would draw a

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Patterns for trailer bunks?

Trailer Bunks for Nickels trailer. Note - hard to be exact. After drawing out points I would draw a

10/19/25

10/11/25

News - Cate & Alan Terhune are now owners of Melges Performance Sailboats Company

Press Release Oct 7; Melges Transitions to New Ownership After 80 Years of Family Leadership October

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News - Cate & Alan Terhune are now owners of Melges Performance Sailboats Company

Press Release Oct 7; Melges Transitions to New Ownership After 80 Years of Family Leadership October

10/11/25

10/8/25

Got my bill for storage at the marina today

Looked to me like they didn't raise prices for next year. I just paid $1824 for my lightning

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Got my bill for storage at the marina today

Looked to me like they didn't raise prices for next year. I just paid $1824 for my lightning

10/8/25

9/30/25

2 Novice Crew looking to sail

Dear All, Is anyone looking for crew this Sunday (or subsequent Sundays)? Both are young (mid-30s ...

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2 Novice Crew looking to sail

Dear All, Is anyone looking for crew this Sunday (or subsequent Sundays)? Both are young (mid-30s ...

9/30/25

piercarlo brunino

9/19/25

Interested in sailing on a Lightning this Sunday on the river?

If you are interested in sailing this Sunday on La Dolce Vita on the river, please let me know by

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Interested in sailing on a Lightning this Sunday on the river?

If you are interested in sailing this Sunday on La Dolce Vita on the river, please let me know by

9/19/25

9/19/25

Wanna Sail this Weekend?

I'd like to sail in the Frigid Digit Lightning regatta this weekend, but I don't have crew.

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Wanna Sail this Weekend?

I'd like to sail in the Frigid Digit Lightning regatta this weekend, but I don't have crew.

9/19/25

9/17/25

Sorry, one more today....

I lied, one more, 1960 article on Presidents Cup regatta on the river. Great photo of plane flying

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Sorry, one more today....

I lied, one more, 1960 article on Presidents Cup regatta on the river. Great photo of plane flying

9/17/25

9/17/25

One more... Presidents Cup 1959

One more, as this weekend is the Presidents Cup on the River. Article on the 1959 Presidents Cup. 34

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One more... Presidents Cup 1959

One more, as this weekend is the Presidents Cup on the River. Article on the 1959 Presidents Cup. 34

9/17/25

9/16/25

First Quantico Frostbite Regatta, 1953 - It Snowed.

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First Quantico Frostbite Regatta, 1953 - It Snowed.

9/16/25

9/16/25

North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person!

North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person! calendar_add_on group About this event As

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North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person!

North American's 50-50 Raffle - Virtual and In-Person! calendar_add_on group About this event As

9/16/25

9/16/25

Raffle to win a Vakaros electronic compass

NA's Vakaros Raffle - Virtual and In Person! calendar_add_on group About this event Tickets $30

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Raffle to win a Vakaros electronic compass

NA's Vakaros Raffle - Virtual and In Person! calendar_add_on group About this event Tickets $30

9/16/25

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